Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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